Privacy Policy

 Effective Date: August 7, 2025

Texas DisasterLink ("we," "us," or "our") is a Texas-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing temporary Starlink internet access to communities affected by natural disasters. We operate the website at http://texasdisasterlink.org (the "Website"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our Website or interact with our services.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.

We may collect the following types of information:

• Information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or payment details when you donate, sign up for newsletters, volunteer, or contact us.
• Donor information, including donation history and preferences.
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• Automatically collected data, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and clickstream data.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and remember preferences. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs) unless voluntarily provided and relevant to our services.

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve the Website and our services.
• To process donations, send receipts, and manage donor relationships.
• To communicate with you, including newsletters, updates on our programs, and responses to inquiries.
• To recruit and manage volunteers.
• To analyze Website usage and trends for better user experience.
• To comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting for donations.
• For marketing and fundraising, with your consent where required.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information in the following ways:

• With service providers (e.g., payment processors like Givebutter, email services like Mailchimp) who assist with our operations, under strict confidentiality agreements.
• With partners or affiliates (e.g., Texas Division of Emergency Management) for collaborative disaster relief efforts, only with your consent or as necessary.
• As required by law, such as in response to subpoenas, court orders, or government requests.
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security. If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users as required by law.

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Update: Request access to or correction of your data by contacting us.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails or newsletters at any time via the unsubscribe link.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations (e.g., donation records).
• Cookies: Disable cookies in your browser, though this may limit Website functionality.

For California residents (under CCPA) or other applicable laws, you may have additional rights. Contact us to exercise them.

Our Website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we discover such data, we will delete it promptly.

The Website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., Givebutter, Starlink). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on the Website with the updated effective date. Your continued use constitutes acceptance.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, contact us at:
Richard Moreland
Texas DisasterLink
info@texasdisasterlink.org

Thank you for supporting Texas DisasterLink. Your privacy matters to us.